Mounted search and rescue

[Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>]

Lila Corey wrote:
>         I realize the support system in it makes it a little heavier, and 
>that may offset the disadvantage of weight?  

A good support system in the pack is worth several times its weight.

>                                             I am going on a wilderness 
>survival training this weekend and have packed and repacked trying to 
>eliminate weight.

If you list the contents in your pack, we might see some specific 
adjustments you can make to lighten the load.

        Una